On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Biology Study Program of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Yogyakarta State University, held an online Guest Lecture on Phytopharmaceutics via Zoom Meeting. The event was attended by 40 students and accompanied by lecturers Dr. Evy Yulianti, M.Sc., and drh. Anggitya Nareswari, M.Sc.

The session featured Apt. Andrea Dhieta Utama, M.Med.Sc., from the School of Health and Life Sciences, i3L University, as the guest speaker. In her presentation titled “Phytopharmaceutics as a Potential Source of Anticancer: From Nature to Modern Therapy,” she shared insights into how natural ingredients can be developed into potential anticancer therapies, along with the challenges faced in standardization, biological activity validation, and clinical application.

Through this guest lecture, students gained new perspectives on current trends in phytopharmaceutical research and learned how theoretical concepts are applied in real research and professional settings. The discussion session was lively and interactive, with students actively asking questions about BPOM regulations, marker compound determination, phytopharmaceutical safety, and future research opportunities.

The event ended at 11:30 a.m and left students with a better understanding of evidence-based phytopharmaceuticals and their important role in the development of modern therapies derived from natural resources.